} .main.main--with-sidebar, display: block; .main, WEAC's recommendation, based on feedback from public school educators across Wisconsin, is based on Underly . display: inline-block; October 14, 2022 WEAC Member Awarded Prestigious National Scholastic Press Award October 14, 2022 Evers calls for using surplus funds for $2 billion increase in public school funding, reducing taxes September 7, 2022 Share Our Social August 31, 2022 Governor Evers announces $90 million into K-12 education August 30, 2022 float: none; } Your participation will decide the outcome. Together Were Stronger. In affiliate meetings, telephone town halls, media coverage and social media, the union is spreading the news, and at a student debt clinic at AFT headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 31, AFT President Randi Weingarten vowed to reach as many people as possible with information that could save them tensand sometimes hundredsof thousands of dollars. display: none; background-size: 100%; This is a logo for Wisconsin Education Association Council. } District hopping has had other consequences. padding: 3rem; .expand-image, left: 0; } An effort by Eva Moskowitz and her Success Academy corporate charter school chain to elbow their way into two school buildings in southeastern Queens has met with unprecedented community opposition. Educators Needed for Fair Maps Project. Wisconsin Education Association Council. #block-breadcrumbs a::after, content: " \00A9 2022 United Federation of Teachers. break-before: auto; font-size: 4rem; WisGOP: Teachers union Tony Evers touts WEAC endorsement, USDA NASS: Wisconsin crop progress and condition, WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, WisPolitics luncheon with Democratic legislative leaders, WisPolitics luncheon with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs, WisPolitics/WisBusiness: Madison Club Town & Gown event. color: #000; One program operated by the union is the WEA Academy, a training program for teachers that offers classes in restorative practices in schools, Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Schools, and the Science of Happiness. [5], The WEAC also offers training and educational resources for leaders of local teachers unions, public school support staff, and has a caucus for rural local teachers. display: flex; Check out our endorsed candidates, then let us know how you'd like to get involved. AFL-CIO. Get involved with our member to member political mobilization program to talk with union members about the importance of voting for pro-union candidates atwisaflcio.org/mobilizeand check back to this page for more endorsements. The WEAC PAC raised over $1 million during the 2020 election cycle and dispersed over $700,000 to campaigns and committees. ************ Other groups supported by the PAC were the Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee and the Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee. @media (min-width:960px) { ******** display: block; The USO-MTI Collective Bargaining Group represents approximately 600 Substitute and Off Campus Program Teachers in the Madison Metropolitan School District. float: none; Now the union is more of a professional association.. border: 1px solid #666; Contact: Christina Brey, WEAC Public Affairs Director, 608.213.3497. Endorsements - United Teachers of Dade Endorsements Broward Teachers Union general Election Endorsements General Election Information Voter Registration Closes - Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Early Voting Begins - Monday, October 24, 2022 Vote-by-Mail Ballot Request Deadline - Saturday, October 29, 2022 Early Voting Ends - Sunday, November 6, 2022 Accessed October 7, 2021. Through WEAC, educators advocate for our students, profession and communities. margin-bottom:2rem; margin-left: 0 !important; ******** } Members also have trusted information and a variety of resources designed especially for us to boost our careers and stretch our paychecks. #block-views-block-photo-galleries-block-photos-recent-gallery-entity, .accordion-term span { { columns: 4; .main-content a, Together, we advocate for our students, profession and communities. On the ballot will be the Governor's race, a U.S. Senate seat,Lieutenant Governor,Attorney General,Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Wisconsin Senate and Assembly races. Early Voting Rally a Success! a.button, a.content-heading__term::after { display: none !important; } See WEAC recommended candidates and other important election information compiled exclusively for our members. The path needs to be negated. The Clark County Education Association (CCEA) announced on Tuesday that given the state's many education system struggles, the union "cannot . Check here first. } .clarchives li { Spring Elections are a vital building block to restoring worker power in Wisconsin. margin: 3px 0px; font-weight: bold; columns: 1; } Joe Courtney More Events. /* Local labor councils have made endorsements around the state. Keeps pages on one line. She previously worked as a School Board secretary. You cant bargain pay or benefits or working conditions, said Sue Whittaker, a 21-year veteran of the classroom. Portzen is seeking a third term. } The union frequently advocates for left-leaning policies in Wisconsin. Act 10 accelerated that.. Accessed October 7, 2021. /*-->